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Best Nolan County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 10,716 students in Nolan County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Nolan County, TX are Highland School, Blackwell School and Roscoe Collegiate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nolan County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Nolan County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Nolan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6625 Fm 608
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3652
Gr: PK-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Blackwell School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
610 N Alamo
Blackwell, TX 79506
(325) 282-2311
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Roscoe Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Elm
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3327
Gr: 6-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Sweetwater Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
705 E 3rd
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Gr: 3-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
East Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 E 12th St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-5282
Gr: 1-2 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Sweetwater Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Lamar
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Roscoe Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Elm
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3323
Gr: 1-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Sweetwater High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Lone Star Online Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 W 7th St
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3629
Gr: K-8 | 11,686 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Roscoe Collegiate Montessori Early Childhood
Charter School
1006 Main
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3629
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Early Childhood Center
1202 Corral St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3482
Gr: PK | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Elementary School
1201 Mustang Dr
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-9222
Gr: PK-K | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Nolan County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Nolan County, TX include Highland School, Blackwell School and Roscoe Collegiate High School.
How many public schools are located in Nolan County?
13 public schools are located in Nolan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nolan County?
Nolan County public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Nolan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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